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Term 2 in person attendance highest since 2016
Source: New Zealand Government Provisional school attendance data for Term 2 2026 shows despite high fuel prices in person attendance rates were higher than any Term 2 since 2016, Associate...
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Aucklanders to have their say on proposed changes to Plan Change 120
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee has today approved proposed changes to Plan Change 120 for public notification. This gives Aucklanders another opportunity to have their...
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Calmer, quieter classrooms – as walls go up
Source: New Zealand Government Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister...
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EIT delivers the skills Hawke’s Bay businesses need
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 minutes ago EIT’s close partnerships with local industry are helping Hawke’s Bay businesses access the skilled graduates they need. Technology company Hawke’s Bay Technologies...
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New Zealand and Philippines form Comprehensive Partnership
Source: New Zealand Government The Foreign Ministers of New Zealand and the Philippines have announced a Comprehensive Partnership today. Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P....
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Nominations open for New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 20 July 2026 Nominations are now open for up to five positions on the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners. WorkSafe is seeking people with extractives...
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Winston Peters: “Hope, And A Better Tomorrow”
Source: New Zealand First Introduction Thank you for being here this afternoon. Mr. President, Members of the New Zealand First Party Board, Ministers and Members of Parliament, delegates of New...
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Domestic cement production secured
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is acting to maintain New Zealand’s ongoing domestic cement manufacturing capacity and ensure our economy remains resilient to global supply chain shocks. “We have...
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Drugs seized following traffic stop, Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man after locating a large amount of drugs and cash during a traffic stop in North Dunedin last night. Around 10.30pm, Police...
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Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Source: New Zealand Government New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston...
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New Zealand renews partnership with Fiji
Source: New Zealand Government The Foreign Ministers of Fiji and New Zealand have signed a refreshed Duavata Partnership, outlining the relationship’s priorities for the next five years. “The signing of...
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Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum
Source: Press Release Service Headline: Recycling Week 2026 Builds Momentum Recycling Week 2026 (19–25 October) has nearly 500 organisations already registered, highlighting the continued growth of New Zealand’s largest waste...
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Disabled communities help shape climate solutions in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council Six disability-led projects across Tāmaki Makaurau will share $200,000 to help communities prepare for a changing climate. The funding comes from Auckland Council ‘Disability-Led Climate Adaptation Pilot’...
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Hut life: where generations collide (and everyone learns the unwritten rules of naturing)
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Abigail Monteith There’s something magical about staying in a hut. The smell of the old wooden walls, the sound of boots drying by the...
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Emergency nursing role follows EIT study for local graduate
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 1 day ago Ellie Harding knew she wanted to work in healthcare and after three years studying nursing at EIT, the 21-year-old is now working...
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EIT graduate begins nursing career at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 4 days ago Seeing the difference nurses made while caring for her family inspired Danielle Daly to pursue nursing through EIT. The 21-year-old recently graduated...
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Power wheelchairs open new horizons for disabled Kiwis
Source: New Zealand Government A $3.5 million Government project is aimed at getting 100 people with progressive conditions including Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, into high-performance power wheelchairs, exploring the...
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Findings explore victimisation and youth harm in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Findings explore victimisation and youth harm in New Zealand New Ministry of Justice research shines a spotlight on the victimisation and harm faced...
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NZ, India relationship elevated to Strategic Partnership
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have signalled their two countries’ ambition to do more together by elevating their relationship to...
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Staveley Camp native forest restoration boosts biodiversity
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Forest Care Coordinator Gen de Spa, who will step down at the end of the year after nine years in the role, said the forest...
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Matariki and Puanga: The Māori New Year
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Matariki and Puanga are stars that sit in the night sky together to signal the start of the Māori new year for different iwi. The...
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Teaching Council – Appointments to new Governing Council
Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Hon Erica Stanford has announced appointments to the Governing Council of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. “The Teaching Council has faced significant...
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Establishing an Accessible New Zealand for everyone
Source: New Zealand First New Zealand First has today introduced the Accessibility Standards Bill, a Member’s Bill which creates an opportunity to establish practical standards to address avoidable barriers that...
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Women’s Health Hub provides life stages health information
Source: New Zealand Government A new Women’s Health Hub designed to make it easier for women across New Zealand to find trusted health information has been launched today by Minister...
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Qualification completions increase across the tertiary sector
Source: New Zealand Government New data on New Zealand’s tertiary education system shows growth in qualification completions across the sector, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education The latest Ministry...
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Selwyn students share ideas for a more sustainable future
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Growing seasonal produce Supported by teachers and whānau, students have revitalised a greenhouse and now grow seasonal produce for cooking classes. Surplus produce is donated...
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Winston Peters – “Continuing to be the Voice of Common Sense”
Source: New Zealand First Introduction Good afternoon and thank you all for taking time out of your busy lives to be here today. New Zealand First started our campaign for...